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This coin was issued to commemorate the establishment of the Philippine Commonwealth. It was designed by a University of the Philippines fine arts professor by the name of Ambrosio Morales, and is part of a three-coin non-circulating set struck at the Manila Mint.
The coin's obverse shows the left facing conjoined busts of Philippine Governor-General William Francis (Frank) Murphy and Philippine President Manuel Luis Quezon. Surrounding them are the words “Commonwealth of the Philippines” above, and the coin's denomination (one peso) below. To the right of the busts is the date of the Commonwealth's creation: Nov. 15 1935.
The reverse features the Coat of Arms of the Philippine Commonwealth, surrounded by the legend, United States of America above, and the mintage year (1936) below. The Commonwealth Coat of Arms consists of a five-pointed shield with an oval in the middle. This oval contains the arms of Manila with the castle of Spain and the sea lion prominently displayed. Above the oval, are three five-pointed stars representing the country's primary geographic regions (Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao). Above the shield is a crest--an American eagle, the symbol of United States. Beneath the shield is a scroll with the words Commonwealth of the Philippines.
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This coin has good, overall luster with an even strike. It shows a dusting of light golden toning on each side but small patches of hairlines and occasional marks limit the grade. But it still displays an attractive overall quality with a pleasing eye appeal.
⚙️ Coin Specifications and Information
Composition: Silver
Fineness: 0.9000
Weight: 20.0000g
ASW: 0.5787oz
Diameter: 35mm
Edge: Reeded
Alignment: ⬆️ ⬇️
Mintage: 10,000
KM# 178
📆 This Year In Philippine History
On November 13, 1936, the Surian ng Wikang Pambansa (Institute of National Language) was established. It was mandated to choose which native Philippine language would be used as the basis for the national language. In 1937, the Surian, under its first director, Jaime de Veyra, recommended that Tagalog be adopted as the national language.
Hence, in 1940, the Institute published an official grammar and dictionary, the Balarila ng Wikang Pambansa (Grammar of the National Language), written by Lope K. Santos, and the Tagalog-English Vocabulary.
The Surian has contributed not only to the development of the national language, but also to the development of literature and literary criticism in Filipino through the publication of critical works, the giving of annual awards in poetry and essay, and the holding of forums, symposia, and seminars.
In 1987, by virtue of Executive Order No. 117 , the Surian became the Linangan ng mga Wika sa Pilipinas (Institute of Philippine Languages). It was again transformed into the Komisyon sa Wikang Filipino (Commission on the Filipino Language) in August 1991, through Republic Act No. 7104 (implemented in 1992), which is tasked to undertake, coordinate and promote researches for the development, propagation and preservation of Filipino and other native Philippine languages.
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📖 Information sources:
Wikipedia contributors. (2020, June 2). Sheldon coin grading scale. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 21:30, September 5, 2021, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sheldon_coin_grading_scale&oldid=960391269
NGC, World Coin Price Guide, Philippines Coin Price Guide (Powered by NumisMaster), Retrieved 18:10, September 6, 2021, from https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/world/philippines-peso-km-178-1936-cuid-1085665-duid-1568143
Numista Coin Catalog. Coins from Philippines. Retrieved 18:15, September 6, 2021, from https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces21146.html
Today in Philippine History, November 13, 1936, the Surian ng Wikang Pambansa was established, https://kahimyang.com/kauswagan/articles/1342/today-in-philippine-history-november-13-1936-the-surian-ng-wikang-pambansa-was-established